There's nothing worse than one's phone or technological device dying after having its battery completely drained. On that same note, not being able to find a place to charge the device is just as ...

These days, pretty much all of my gadgets charge over USB. This means my nightstand and office outlets are covered with bulky, unsightly USB adapters. So I jumped at the chance to review the new ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The "U" in USB stands for universal, and with everything from ...

10 USB wall outlets to move your home or office into the future Your email has been sent My desk drawer is filled with power adaptors for iPhones, Android devices, and other USB-powered miscellany, ...

Not everyone wants to leave their computer powered up, every time they need to charge a device via USB. That's why some people use wall outlet adapter plugs, or they wire in new outlets that contain ...

Properly size your electrical outlet before making any important changes. Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced ...

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Japanese electronics giant Panasonic recently unveiled an invention so awesome and totally logical we can’t help but wonder why it took so long for someone to introduce it. Behold, the USB wall outlet ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? With so many of the devices we use everyday (phone, laptop, bluetooth speaker, etc.) ...

The life-giving artery to your smartphones, cameras, and other gadgets just got a lot more elegant with this DIY hack from instructables. If you’re tired of unraveling proprietary AC adapters or ...

With the number of mobile devices in my house and the use that they get, I always seem to be shuffling chargers and cables around. I've seen a lot of wall power outlets lately that have USB charging ...